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Johnson Outdoors Finishes 2009 Poised for the “New Normal”…

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors Inc. sales declined 20.1% to $65.3 million in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, but losses declined significantly in comparison to a year ago when the company took $44.5 million in non-cash goodwill and asset impairment charges…

Phoenix FW’s Q3 Revenues Fall 32%

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported final profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $60,000, or 1 penny per share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million in the year-ago period…

TAF Parent Slashes Q3 Loss; Revenues Down 11%

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, cuts its loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, to $1 million, or 1 cent a share, from $38.4 million, or 68 cents, in the year-ago period. Excluding businesses that have been sold, the year-ag

VF Outdoor Launches Value-Oriented Backpacks

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

VFC is launching two new backpack brands, Wolf Creek and L8R, in an effort to address a broader audience and leverage the company’s strong sourcing structure. The two brands were created to help retailers in both existing and new channels who have b

TNF Expands Local PlanetExplore Web Presence to Denver

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

The North Face launched a new Denver local marketing site dubbed, “PlanetExplore.” The website is billed as a new online community that connects people to the outdoors in meaningful ways by serving as a hub for local outdoor activities and eve

NRF Disappointed by Senate Health Reform Bill

November 20, 2009 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment in the Senate health care reform bill introduced by Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev…

Son Replaces Father as CEO at CytoSport

November 19, 2009 SGB Update

Michael Pickett is replacing his father Greg Pickett as president and CEO at the sports nutrition company Cytosport. Greg Pickett, who led the company with Michael Pickett since its inception, will remain the chairman of the board of directors. Michael Pi

Hibbett’s Q3 Earnings Rise 15%; Comps Dip 0.2%

November 19, 2009 SGB Update

Hibbett Sports, Inc.'s sales increased 4.1% for the 13-week period ended Oct. 31, to $145.9 million compared with $140.1 million a year ago. Comps decreased 0.2%. Net income advanced 14.7% to $8.8 million, or 30 cents a share, from $7.7 million, or 2

Timberland Targets UN Leaders With Online Campaign

November 17, 2009 SGB Update

The Timberland Company launched an online campaign, dubbed Don’t Tell Us It Can’t Be Done, to encourage people to challenge government leaders attending the United Nation’s Conference on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen this December

Accell Group Expects Higher Turnover and Profit

November 17, 2009 SGB Update

European bicycle maker Accell Group reiterated that it expects a higher turnover and an increase in net profit of around 10% compared to 2008. Still the company said fitness sales were down, in part because distributors could not obtain financing to buy i

James Curcuruto Joins NSSF as Dir. of Industry Research and Analysis

November 17, 2009 SGB Update

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has appointed James Curcuruto as director, industry research and analysis. The association saifd Curcuruto brings more than 15 years experience in the research, analysis, sales, marketing and advertising fiel

Famous Footwear’s Joe Wood to Retire, Brown Shoe Hikes Q3 Guidance

November 17, 2009 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that division President-Retail Joe Wood plans to retire in 2010. Rick Ausick will assume the role of Division President-Famous Footwear. Brown Shoe also said it expects third quarter earnings to increase over year-ago le